The Tuesday Nov. 3 Syracuse Post-Standard features a Q&A with Mark Remy, editor of RunnersWorld.com and author of "The Runner's Rule Book, Everything a Runner Needs to Know -- and Then Some." It's a fun little book, a great gift for that hard-to-buy-for runner in your life.

Name The Ultra Guy.Distinguishing characteristic Lean and tan to the nth degree. Quiet. Hard as nails.Dangerous? Only if you are at an all-you-can-eat brunch buffet.

Name The Old-Timer.Distinguishing characteristic Faded cotton T-shirt from the 1981 Peachtree 10K. Scar on neck from melanoma. Twinkle in eye. Conspicuous lack of gadgets. Advanced age. Dangerous? Heck, no. These guys are great.

Name The Triathlete. Distinguishing characteristic Ironman tattoo. Skin-tight unitard, possibly emblazoned with sponsors’ names. Comparatively large upper body. Vague smell of chlorine. Dangerous? Only if you call him a unitard.